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Updated 3 October 2012 Just a quick update I should have posted a few weeks back. Two more types of container flat have come to light that are used on spoil trains since the Spoiled for Choice series of blog … Continue reading →

Formerly a BD/NOAF open wagon, the NDBF has a shortened open section to allow end decks – this means whereever it is in the consist, it allows passage from one side of the train to the other. It can also be used as a shunter’s float, and is typically seen at the ends of the consist (occasionally around the middle also).

You can see in some photos signs for the “Emergency Brake Release Valve” – a friend has advised that these wagons are also fitted with a very primitive brake valve for the use of the person controlling the propelling movement … basically it’s just a standard ball cock valve mounted up on the handrails.

Formerly common, but now harder to find are the rusty old NDCHs that originate from NOBX open wagons.

The majority seem to be rib-sided with flat panels where the doors used to be, however there is at least one with all flat panels. There is a mixture in the ends also – I believe the flat paneled wagon(s) have flat ends, where the rib-sided ones have either pressed or corrugated ends – some have one of each.

The second type of NCDH is easily distinguished by it’s different underframe, and that they all have flat panels the whole length of the wagon. The origins of this wagon appear to be NOGF and NOGX (HGM/HGX) wagons based on information on the Comrails website. It also mentions NOAF (BD) wagons, but I believe these to have been recoded NDNF (see below).

Similar to the NDBF, the NDNF is also a former BD/NOAF wagon, but with the full length being open (ie no end decks). Note most have partially corrugated sides and pressed ends, however NDNF 2637N has completely flat side panels, and NDNF 2536E had one pressed end, and one corrugated end.

The NDQF container wagons are usually seen these days carrying spoil bins. They, along with the NQJX have also been leased out to private operators in the past, to be used as normal container wagons (for example Silverton trip trains).

I understand that these wagons are former NDXF concrete sleeper wagons (some of which are now NDYF concrete sleeper wagons), which in turn are cut down NOBX open wagons.

The NDSF is a side-dumping wagon, generally used to deliver ballast, but sees occasional use on spoil trains. It comes in two types distinguished by how much angular support the sides have.
Some useful info, pictures, and line drawings can be found on Railpage.

NDSF (type two – flat panels)
The NDSF is a side-dumping wagon, generally used to deliver ballast, but sees occasional use on spoil trains. It comes in two types distinguished by how much angular support the sides have.
Some useful info, pictures, and line drawings can be found on Railpage.

A more recent wagon type is the NQAF. This is an unusual wagon, which are former NLJF “jewellery vans”, which in turn are former NLHX lourve vans. RailCorp had four of these jewellery vans, which travel at the end of concrete sleeper rakes, and have seats and equipment below floor level to allow pandrol clips to be placed on to newly laid track, but I have only ever seen NLJF 2072K in service. The other three (2071, 2073, and 2074) have since been cut down and converted into NQAF container wagons.

The NQJX container wagons are usually seen these days carrying spoil bins. They, along with the NDQF have also been leased out to private operators in the past, to be used as normal container wagons (for example Silverton trip trains).

These wagons are cut down NOBX open wagons. The possible exception is NQJX 10101L, which the NSW Rollingstock site reports came from an unknown louvre van, though it doesn’t have the characteristic louvre van ends, and the code boards show the same weight, capacity, and only a minor difference in length between 10101L and the other NQJX wagons (14.9m vs 14.96m). It is probable that NQJX 10101L is also a former NOBX.

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Last in the series is the NHSF, another side dumper – again some useful info and pics can be found at http://www.railpage.com.au/f-t11339456-s0-0-asc.htm No model is available that I know of, though an Amercian Difco side-dumper could probably be kit-bashed into … Continue reading →

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Updated 3 October 2012 The NDSF is a side-dumping wagon, and seems to come in two types distinguished by how much angular support the sides have. You can find some useful information on these on Railpage, including a friend’s photos … Continue reading →

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Whilst I have seen Louvre Vans such as the NLGX mentioned as the origin of the NDMX, some research and debate has led me back to the NOBX open wagon. See http://www.railpage.com.au/f-p1595453.htm#1595453 for details. They were easily distinguished from other … Continue reading →

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The second type of NCDH is easily distinguished by it’s different underframe, and that they all have flat panels the whole length of the wagon. The origins of this wagon appear to be NOGF and NOGX (HGM/HGX) wagons based on information … Continue reading →

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Updated 3 October 2012 Technically speaking, the NQJX and NDQF are not spoil wagons, but rather they are 2TEU (two “twenty foot equivalent”) container wagons. I include them here however as they are often seen carrying spoil bins as per … Continue reading →

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One of the most common spoils wagons you will see are the rusty old NDCHs – however these come in two main types. The more common type are ex NOBX open wagons. The majority seem to be rib-sided with flat … Continue reading →

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Next in the series of photos is the NDCF – I understand these to be converted from GP/NOHF concentrate wagons, and as far as I know they are all painted yellow. Silvermaz make a kit of the GP wagon which … Continue reading →